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Daprodustat is used to treat anemia caused by chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients who have been on dialysis for at least 4 months. This medicine works by increasing erythropoietin (protein) to help the body make more red blood cells. It is also used to lessen or avoid the need for blood transfusion.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: March 01, 2024
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